The UC San Diego REACH Center for Translational Science in Whole Person Health is launching a new Scholars program, designed to cultivate innovative, multi-disciplinary clinical researchers specializing in complimentary and integrative health and medicine.

This 2-year training program for faculty at partnering complementary and integrative health colleges/institutions will provide resources to support research activities, bridging the gap between traditional and complementary health approaches through a robust framework. 

program framework

2 Year Training Program

for faculty at partnering complementary and
integrative health colleges/institutions will provide resources to support research activities, bridging the gap between traditional and complementary health approaches.

Mentorship & Collaboration

Engage with a diverse network of experts across many integrative health disciplines. Scholars will participate in Research Interest Groups designed to foster collaboration, spark innovative ideas, and support the development of competitive grant proposals.

Hybrid Curriculum

Flexible micro-credential learning in translational clinical integrative health research, tailored to individual development needs.

Mentorship & Collaboration

A carefully tailored network of expert research mentors and active
participation in dynamic Research Interest Groups for collaboration, idea generation and grant development.

Funding & Resources

Opportunities for additional UC San Diego pilot grants, access to state-of-the-art laboratories, and comprehensive data resources to support innovative research.

Dissemination & Impact

Dedicated support for publishing findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and presenting at prominent national and international conferences.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

In order to submit an application, the scholar must:

  • Be faculty at an institution of complementary or integrative health (such as schools of acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy, naturopathy, physical therapy, music and art therapy, etc);
  • Intend to pursue research in complementary and integrative health including collaborative grants/funding proposals;
  • Be nominated by leadership (research director, dean, vice-chancellor, president, etc);
  • Commit 20% of their full-time effort to this 2-year training and research career development program.

Scholar Requirements

To nominate a scholar, please submit:

  1. A cover letter by the scholar covering research interests, goals as a REACH scholar, potential mentors of interest from the list above, and summary of research activities to date
  2. The scholar's curriculum vitae
  3. A letter of support from the nominating leadership, including a statement of commitment of 20% effort for two years.

Application Deadline & Submission

Please direct questions and nominations by October 15th at 5:00 PM Pacific Time to: rybradley@health.ucsd.edu 

  • Scholars will be notified of selection by November 1st, 2025.

  • The first cohort begins January 2026, followed by subsequent cohorts.